Explained: Why ICICI Bank stock hit record high today

Shares of ICICI Bank hit a record high on Monday as it rallied nearly 13 per cent on the stock market. ICICI Bank’s stock hit an all-time high of Rs 859 on the stock market in early trade after the lender reported a nearly 30 per cent jump in net profit while announcing second quarter results. The bank’s shares…

EXPLAINED: How wildfires impact wildlife, their habitat

The porcupines were walking slow and funny, more so than they usually do. Their stride concerned some residents in a South Lake Tahoe neighborhood who called a rehabilitation center. Turns out, the porcupines had extensive burns to their paws, fur, quills and faces after a wildfire burned through the area. Wildlife…

Astronaut Raja Chari-led Crew-3 mission to lift off for Space Station on Oct 31

Nasa and SpaceX are in the final leg of launching the next rotational crew to the space station. The Crew-3 will launch on October 31 for the flying outpost at 11.51 am (IST). This is the third crew rotation mission with astronauts on the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and the fourth flight with astronauts, including…

Artemis-I: Nasa assembles mega-rocket, Orion spacecraft to fly around Moon in Feb 2022

Before humans return to the Moon, a spacecraft will conduct a flight test around the natural satellite, setting the stage for humanity’s proposed long-term arrival. The Orion spacecraft, which will venture around the Moon as part of the Artemis mission, is now fully stacked on the Space Launch System (SLS) that…

Explained: The economic stakes of climate change

COP26 climate talks in Glasgow starting next Sunday may be the world’s best last chance to cap global warming at the 1.5-2 degrees Celsius upper limit set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement. The stakes for the planet are huge – among them the impact on economic livelihoods the world over and the future…

Climate change: Arctic melt could release bacteria, undiscovered viruses, cold-war era radioactive waste

with climate change unleashing extreme events across the world, a new study warns of possible viruses and antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could be released as the permafrost thaws around polar caps. The rapidly thawing permafrost could even lead to the release of radioactive waste from Cold War nuclear reactors and…

JioPhone Next runs on Pragati OS built on top of Android, likely to be available around Diwali

JioPhone Next, the all-new JioPhone from the house of Reliance is expected to be available around Diwali. The company has released a short video titled “Making of JioPhone Next” ahead of the commencement of the sale of the JioPhone Next that reveals details like the name of the OS – Pragati OS. The…

Vijay’s ‘Bigil’ clocks 2, makers share unseen BTS pics from the film

Vijay had teamed up with Atlee for the third time for the sports drama ‘Bigil’, and the superstar played a dual role as a father and son in the film Today, ‘Bigil’ has completed two years since its release, and the makers have shared some unseen BTS pictures from the film to excite the fans.…

We cannot expect films to always be ethically, socially & politically right: Anagha

She has become a viral sensation thanks to her dance movement in the song Per Vechalum from her recent movie. In an interview with us, Anagha talks about the reception to the song, how she coped with the pandemic and the criticism towards the movie. Excerpts:How do you feel about your dance step in Per Vechalum…

Hollywood stunt choreographer Lee Whittaker on boards for Silambarasan’s ‘Vendhu Thanidhathu Kaadu’

Silambarasan has teamed up with Gautham Menon for a typical drama ‘Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu’, and the team has altered the story to be different. Now, the latest report is that Hollywood stunt choreographer for Silambarasan’s ‘Vendhu Thanidhathu Kaadu’. Lee Whittaker is also said…